Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hatteras Yachts M90 Panacera 2018 vs Hatteras Yachts Motoryacht 1983 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hatteras Yachts M90 Panacera 2018 vs Hatteras Yachts Motoryacht 1983 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Hatteras Yachts Motoryacht 1983 tops out at 1 300 hp. Engine specs for the Hatteras Yachts M90 Panacera 2018 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hatteras Yachts M90 Panacera 2018 carries 3 285 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Hatteras Yachts Motoryacht 1983. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hatteras Yachts M90 Panacera 2018 is rated for 27 passengers, while the Hatteras Yachts Motoryacht 1983 caps at 17. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hatteras Yachts M90 Panacera 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hatteras Yachts M90 Panacera 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 27 passengers and at 89,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hatteras Yachts Motoryacht 1983 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 17 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail89.89 ft
Length overall - Detail56.00 ft
Length - Feet89.89
Length - Feet56
Length overall - Meters27.4
Length overall - Meters17.07
Length overall - Inches1079
Length overall - Inches672
Beam22.50 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters6.86
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches270
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail6.16 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.88
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3285
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Liters12435.07
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4163.95
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makeDetroit
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Performance
Cruising speed20
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed24
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity82
Water capacity3
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters946.35